Chris Okawa 801-***-****
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OBJECTIVE A position in which I can apply my leadership and
accounting skills
EDUCATION Masters of Accountancy, The Marriott School, Brigham Young
University
BS, Accounting with a minor in Japanese, Brigham Young
University
Graduation date: April, 2004
Overall GPA: 3.7, CPA
SKILLS Native-level proficiency in written and spoken
Japanese; Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
EXPERIENCE
Audit Manager, Ernst & Young, LLP, Salt
Lake City, UT September '06-Present
. Served as Manager of multi-billion dollar SEC client
. Served as Manager on initial public offering from
start to finish
. Currently serve as Manager of two public companies
. Experience auditing various industries including
manufacturing, airline, biotech, internet, software,
semi-conductor, real estate, healthcare, etc.
. Received outstanding mentor award of SLC office in
2009 (only audit personnel to receive this award)
. Received highest rating in class of "exceeded
expectations" in FY 2009
Audit Associate, KPMG LLP, Mountain View,
CA September'04-Aug'06
. Audited SEC software clients and private clients from
a variety of industries
. Received high ratings on engagements (including the
highest rating of "excellent performer" on a number
of engagements)
. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work well in
teams, and build strong client relations
Accounting Intern, Ortho Development
Corp, Draper, UT Jan'04-September'04
. Prepared financial statements, monthly
reconciliations, and journal entries
. Worked directly with external auditors during year-
end audit
. Assisted management through interpreting in meeting
with Japanese parent
. Worked directly with Controller
Intern, Juroku Bank, LTD., Gifu, Japan
May'03-Aug'03
. Performed basic bank duties such as reviewing Letter
of Credits
. Learned Japanese accounting terminology
PERSONAL Highly motivated and possess good people skills;
Enjoy Karate, singing; Eagle Scout. Currently teach a free
Karate class once a week.